Chrysanthemum, festive, eye-catching, and versatile, it’s also a wonderful bloom to incorporate into fall weddings. Why chrysanthemums? Ask any DIY bride and they’ll tell you: these autumn bloomers are the perfect addition to your wedding bouquet. Not only are they gorgeous, but chrysanthemum flowers are also incredibly versatile.
They can be used in both formal and informal settings, and work well as centerpieces, bouquets, or boutonnieres. These timeless flowers also come in several varieties, including spider mums, football mums, and cremons; all great to use as focal or filler flowers for your wedding bouquet. There are over 150 varieties of this stunning flower to choose from, whether you prefer the bushy, fanned out types or spider blooms featuring spindly petals with curled ends you’ll find something that speaks to you. With a name that translates literally to gold flower, from the Greek words ‘chryos’ and ‘anthemon’ it’s no wonder this bloom deserves a place in your top 10.
What Are the Most Popular Chrysanthemums?
The most popular colors are pink, red, yellow, white and orange ones, yellow and orange mums being the most loved for fall wedding arrangements and bouquets. Although they may not make it into your average bridal bouquet (but we think they should!) chrysanthemums should not be undervalued for decor in church and reception arrangements. The single white varieties are a wonderful substitute for brides looking for ‘daisies’ in their wedding bouquet and the bloom variety look fabulous in modern designs, adding flamboyance and style.
A beautiful and bold fall wedding bouquet of peachy and dark roses, white blooms, rust roses and chrysanthemums, greenery and feathers.
A beautiful fall wedding bouquet of blush roses, pink chrysanthemums, marigolds, greenery and long ribbon is chic.
A bold fall wedding arrangement of white roses and ranunculus, red orchids, burgundy dahlias and chrysanthemums, greenery and berries.
A bold fall wedding bouquet of blush roses, mustard chrysanthemums, greenery, fern, dried blooms and long ribbon is wow.
A bold fall wedding bouquet of coral roses, white chrysanthemums, greenery and bold foliage.
A bold fall wedding bouquet of peachy roses, blush and yellow ranunculus, chrysanthemums, bold foliage and bright leaves.
A bold fall wedding bouquet of peachy, white, red and burgundy roses, chrysanthemums, greenery is a fantastic idea.
A bright autumnal wedding bouquet of yellow and neutral roses, mustard chrysanthemums, greenery and dark foliage is wow.
A bright fall wedding arrangement of pink, coral, terracotta, burgundy blooms including chrysanthemums and greenery is wow.
A bright fall wedding bouquet of marigolds, dahlias, chrysanthemums, amaranthus and greenery in truly fall shades.
A bright fall wedding bouquet of white and coral roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums, greenery and dark foliage.
A bright wedding bouquet of hot pink roses, peonies, blush peony roses, berries, peachy mums and greenery is wow.
A colorful fall wedding bouquet of burgundy and red dahlias, rust orchids, some small yet bright fillers, chrysanthemums and greenery plus amaranthus.
What Blooms To Pair Them With?
Chrysanthemums work nice with a lot of other blooms: roses, ranunculus, dahlias, callas lilies and even some tropical blooms like pincushion and king proteas. Looking quite universal, they can be a fit not only for a late summer or fall wedding bouquet but also for a moody Halloween wedding arrangement, a super colorful tropical wedding bouquet and many other arrangements, literally anything you can imagine. They can be also paired with bold fall foliage, greenery and dried blooms and grasses, so your bouquet can be quite versatile.
A colorful fall wedding bouquet of orange ranunculus, chrysanthemums, pink roses, greenery and amaranthus.
A colorful fall wedding bouquet of pink, burgundy, red and yellow blooms including dahlias and chrysanthemums and bold foliage.
A colorful fall wedding bouquet of red and rust roses, rust chrysanthemums, thistles, greenery and bold fall foliage is wow.
A colorful fall wedding bouquet of white and orange chrysanthemums, pink peonies and purple ranunculus and greenery.
A colorful tropical wedding bouquet of white, pink roses, callas, king proteas, seed pods, tropical fronds and pampas grass.
A contrasting wedding bouquet of white chrysanthemums, yellow garden roses, greenery and pale foliage, dark foliage and black ribbons.
A decadent and refined fall wedding bouquet of white and blush roses, dark chrysanthemums, greenery, berries is a very chic idea.
A delicate fall wedding bouquet of chrysanthemums, lunaria and bold fall foliage is a very refined and chic idea.
A dreamy fall wedding bouquet of blush roses, chrysanthemums, some other blooms and fillers, greenery and bright fall foliage.
A fall wedding bouquet of blush, rust and burgundy dahlias, chrysanthemums, greenery and herbs, some ribbons.
A fall wedding bouquet of pink chrysanthemums, greenery, bold fall foliage and berries is a fun and bright idea.
A fall wedding bouquet of rust-colored chrysanthemums, dahlias, peony roses, greenery and some dried blooms.
A fall wedding bouquet of white, blush and orange roses, chrysanthemums, greenery, herbs and leaves is amazing.
A gorgeous fall wedding bouquet of white and pink peonies, pink and mauve plus deep purple blooms including chrysanthemums, greenery and leaves.
A jaw-dropping dark wedding bouquet of mauve roses, burgundy orchids and anemones, deep purple chrysanthemums and greenery and grasses.
A lovely autumnal wedding bouquet of blush peony roses, rust dahlias and chrysanthemums, grasses and greenery is chic.
A lovely fall wedding bouquet of white and rust roses, chrysanthemums, blooming branches and some swet peas blooms.
Are Chrysanthemums Long-Lasting Blooms?
Yes, these flowers last really long, their vase life is from 14 to 20 days, which is a lot and which guarantees that your bouquet won’t wilt unless the blooms were cut long ago. Chrysanthemums are usually quite affordable, and perhaps if you enjoy gardening, you might already have them to accent your bouquet without spending any money. Get inspired!
A lovely glam fall wedding bouquet of white, blush and orange roses, lotus slices, greenery, chrysanthemums, grasses is amazing.
A lush fall wedding bouquet of red dahlias, blush and peachy roses, rust chrysanthemums, greenery and privet berries.
A lusha nd dimensional wedding bouquet with yellow ranunculus, yellow and blush roses, chrysanthemums, berries, grasses, twigs.